Tuesday
Wow what a day! Today has been great. We’ve been able to participate in lots of activities and see some amazing performances. This morning we were greeted by students who told us about their school. Their English was fantastic but it made me miss everyone back at B.B. I really enjoyed participating in the painting classes, trying some paper cutting and even pottery- I just know whoever is chosen to go and visit the school next year will have an amazing time....any volunteers from Key Stage 2???? This afternoon we witnessed 10 minute exercise on the yard. Around 800 student performing in rows (more like dancing). Apparently, each school has their own routine which everyone learns and repeats everyday. Theirs was performed a tradition Chinese piece of music - not! Imagine my surprise when these lyrics belted out of the sound system.... “Tell me ma when I get home, the boys won’t leave the girls alone....she is handsome, she is pretty, she is the belle of Belfast city...